THE passenger of a car left in a serious condition after it collided with a tree has died.

Surrey Police said the 28-year-old, who has not been named, died in hospital at 1pm on Thursday.

The crash took place just after 9.30pm on Monday in Heath Road, Weybridge.

A white Renault Clio left the road and hit a tree near the entrance to Brooklands College.

The 28-year-old front seat passenger sustained serious injuries described by the ambulance service as lower limb fractures and a head injury, and firefighters at the scene had to cut him free from the wreckage.

Formal identification was expected to take place on Friday.

The 23-year-old female driver, who is from Weybridge, sustained injuries that included a suspected broken collarbone.

Both the driver and passenger were taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have seen the vehicle prior to the incident is asked to contact the Surrey Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922.

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